Texts in Time: The Power of Speech | English File

Looks at how words and rhetorical devices contribute to the emotional power of speeches. Uses a wide range of pre 20th century texts and looks at three famous speeches.

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  • Type: Analysis
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Duration: 29'07''
  • Broadcast date: 1994
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